THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS (John Wyndam) - SUGGESTED BY GLEN
I have read the first few pages of The Day of the Triffids - it certainly seems like an interesting read (having read only the first 12 pages or so). Do you think some of the language might be too challenging for our students? I think it's a book we could run with...
"When a freak cosmic event renders most of the Earth's population blind, Bill Masen is one of the lucky few to retain his sight. The London he walks is crammed with groups of men and women needing help, some ready to prey on those who can still see. But another menace stalks blind and sighted alike. With nobody to stop their spread, the Triffids - mobile plants with lethal stingers and carnivorous appetites - seem set to wipe out the survivors."
Genise Flynn- I read this years ago, and perhaps because it is a film, it could be more easily read but I know I had difficulty finding a copy of one of his other books last year _ "The Chrysalids" so are they readily available?
I have read the first few pages of The Day of the Triffids - it certainly seems like an interesting read (having read only the first 12 pages or so). Do you think some of the language might be too challenging for our students? I think it's a book we could run with...
"When a freak cosmic event renders most of the Earth's population blind, Bill Masen is one of the lucky few to retain his sight. The London he walks is crammed with groups of men and women needing help, some ready to prey on those who can still see. But another menace stalks blind and sighted alike. With nobody to stop their spread, the Triffids - mobile plants with lethal stingers and carnivorous appetites - seem set to wipe out the survivors."
Read the first chapter on-line.
Plot Summary on Wikipedia
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Genise Flynn- I read this years ago, and perhaps because it is a film, it could be more easily read but I know I had difficulty finding a copy of one of his other books last year _ "The Chrysalids" so are they readily available?